Lou Gehrig's Disease

Wednesday 11/04/2015

Jay Fishman, chairman and chief executive officer of Travelers, who was recently diagnosed with ALS—known as Lou Gehrig's disease—is joined by Dr. Jeff Rothstein to discuss the fatal illness.

People in this video: Jay Fishman Jeff Rothstein

Category: Health Science

Francis Collins; Lou Gehrig's Disease
Health, Science
Air Date 11/04/2015
Dr. Francis Collins explains the goals of the Precision Medicine Initiative; Jay Fishman on ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease. 54:40
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Project ALS
Health
Air Date 02/16/2000
A conversation about Project ALS, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds for treatment and research. 23:56
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Bush Presidential Campaign; Project ALS
Politics, Health, Science
Air Date 02/16/2000
A conversation about George Bush's campaign; Jenifer and Valerie Estess and Drs. Snyder and Rothstein on Project ALS. 52:31
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Helena Bonham Carter
Entertainment
Air Date 12/23/1998
Helena Bonham Carter discusses her role as a young woman battling Lou Gehrig's disease in the film, "Theory of Flight." 19:15
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Remembering Tony Judt
Books, Education, History
Air Date 08/23/2010
Charlie remembers Tony Judt with a final interview—taped eight days before Judt's death—and with excerpts from earlier appearances. 53:44
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